Here we go!! It’s Time to Cut The Scraps!!

This quilt works well with either a light or dark background. For the light fabrics listed below, please use colors, pastels, pale greens, pinks, oranges, blues, etc. I’ve already been asked “What’s the difference between light and very light?” My answer is after you have chosen your lights, separate them into light and very light. And, sorry about the 2 5/8″ squares…….not a size I save either! I tried 2 1/2 and 2 3/4 and they just didn’t work. I couldn’t figure it so you could just trim them down so I guess you’ll just have to trim to start with. But you have lots of time and the clues will begin before you know it! The first clue will be given on January 12, 2016 at 7 pm EST.

Scrappy Stars Around The Corner
A Quilt from Scrapitude Quilts
“Scraps with Attitude”
Designed by Charlotte Hawkes

6 Comments

Charlotte, I’ve started raiding my stash. I’m picking pastel “sherbert” colors for the very light to light pieces, but I’m a little concerned they won’t separate visually from the cream colored background. Do you think there’s going to be a problem getting enough contrast?

Charlotte, I want to make the quilt half of the planned size. I’ve taken a look and see that if I divide the required number of the 31 cuts and the 9 cuts I cannot do that. I would be willing to make it slightly smaller or slightly larger than half of your planned pattern size. Can you recommend whether that is feasible for the overall pattern of this MQ, and still have it look well-planned? If so, please, what might you suggest are the number of squares to add or remove from the plan? If it just isn’t going to work out I need to know in advance. Thank you.

Hi Lois,
This quilt will easily work in a smaller size. However, at this point I’m not sure how I would be able tell you what to do and not give away some of the mystery. I guess I would just suggest cutting as you go and I will try to remember to give you some idea of how many parts you need to make. Or, as the clues are given, just make a few and then when it’s time to assemble them, you can make more to complete what you need. I hope that helps to answer your question.
Happy Quilting!
Charlotte